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Food distribution sales increased 10.3 percent, primarily from acquisitions.
Organic sales for the diversified manufacturer fell 1.4 percent in the quarter.
The combined grocery and food distributor will have annual revenues of about $7.5 billion.
Independent business, Save-A-Lot and retail food sales declined.
Vesta Catering manufactures cooking and warming equipment.
Performance has also launched a blog for food enthusiasts.
For the first nine months ended April 27, 2012, sales increased 13.6 percent.
Colder weather versus the prior-year quarter affected results in several sectors.
Food cost inflation during the quarter was 2.4 percent.
The Carlisle Interconnect Technologies segment saw the only sales increase.
The manufacturer is continuing its portfolio management initiative with a strategic review of its Industrial Packaging segment.
Acquisition strengthens Praxair’s position in the Cincinnati and Louisville area.
CEO: Growth reflects strong demand for natural and organic products.
Fourth-quarter sales increased 7.1 percent.
NuCO2 provides beverage carbonation systems to restaurants and the hospitality industry in the U.S.
